Characterization in Ancient Greek Literature

Studies in Ancient Greek Narrative, vol. 4

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Characterization in Ancient Greek Literature is the fourth volume in the series Studies in Ancient Greek Narrative. The book deals with the narratological concepts of character and characterization and explores the textual devices used for purposes of characterization by ancient Greek authors spanning a large historical period (from Homer to Heliodorus) and a variety of literary genres (epic, elegy, historiography, choral lyric, drama, oratory, philosophy, biography, and novel). The book’s aim is not only to describe these devices, but also to investigate their effects and the implications of their use for our interpretation of the texts.
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Homer
Pages: 27–45
Hesiod
Pages: 46–63
Callimachus
Pages: 100–115
Theocritus
Pages: 116–131
Herodotus
Pages: 135–152
Thucydides
By: Tim Rood
Pages: 153–171
Xenophon
By: Tim Rood
Pages: 172–190
Polybius
Pages: 191–206
Appian
Pages: 207–220
Cassius Dio
Pages: 221–235
Herodian
Pages: 236–250
Pausanias
Pages: 271–289
Aeschylus
Pages: 317–336
Sophocles
Pages: 337–354
Euripides
Pages: 355–374
Aristophanes
Pages: 375–390
Menander
Pages: 391–406
Lysias
Pages: 409–427
Plato
Pages: 445–464
Xenophon
Pages: 467–485
Plutarch
Pages: 486–502
Philostratus
Pages: 503–520
Dio Chrysostom
Pages: 523–541
Lucian
Pages: 542–557
Chariton
Pages: 561–577
Longus
Pages: 608–627
Heliodorus
Pages: 628–649
Bibliography
Pages: 655–697
Index
Pages: 698–705
"a fine example of how narratological work on characterization can enrich and add texture to our interpretation and appreciation of ancient Greek narrative.” Tyler Smith, Bryn Mawr Classical Review 2018.08.22
Anyone working on ancient Greek (narrative) literature, and anyone interested in issues of character and characterization in both ancient and modern literature.
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